Rotary Informer

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Petoskey. President Christian Smith officiated the meeting.

If you did not get the chance to attend, you can read about it in this newsletter.

Pledge/Anthem:  Howard Richards was not here today so we recited the Pledge of Allegiance

4-Way Test:  John Emley

Invocation:  Becky Philipp-Kranig

Kindness is like snow:  It beautifies everything it covers.  Kahlil Gibran

Calendar Winners:  Read off by Kassia Perpich

Calendar Winners December 18, 2024

International Insight:  Nigerian Rotarians have led the way in polio eradication efforts for their country. For example, the Abuja Ministers Hill Rotary Club collaborated with foundations and UNICEF to produce an audiobook – Yes to Health, No to Polio – that is used by health workers.

Visiting Rotarians:  Scott? from Sunrise Rotary. Thanks, Christian, for your studious notes.

Guests:  Too many to mention. Almost as many as the stars in the skies because of the Madrigals singing today.  

Life Events:  

Birthdays:

Herb Carlson

Karen Ragland

Walt Byers

Anniversaries:

Andi Symonds – 1 Year

Sarah McDonnell – 2 Years

Steve Brown – 39 Years (The Stone Ages) Brown Motors first sold Fred Flinstone his very first rock wheel vehicle. Rock Brown was the first Rotary President, District Governor and International President all rolled into one. Steve is a proud descendant and multi generation owner at Brown Motors. He even has the historic Fred Flinstone vehicle lurking somewhere.

Singing/Song:  Howard Richards could not compete with the Madrigals so we sang Happy Birthday on our own. The Madrigals were much better.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rotary Member Spotlight:  None Today

     1)    Bell Ringing – Doug Buck- Doug thanked the club for their turnout and help with Salvation Army Bell Ringing. He noted over 60 hours of volunteer time was given.

     2) Holiday Party – Christian Smith- Christian highlighted a successful holiday party and secret Santa. Christian thanked Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies and Ashley DeCarteret for sponsoring the event.

     3) Next Rotary meeting is January 8

     4) Dave Thomas – Toys for Tots- Dave thanked the club for their generosity, noting over $700 in cash donations plus toys.

     5) Karen Ragland – Karen Ragland, Neil Bidwell and Rick Loyd will be at the Perry Hotel at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 24 to pick the $5,000, $500 and 4 $50 dollar calendar winners. All are invited to participate. Show up at the Perry to witness this historic event.

     6) Karen Ragland – Please turn in your calendars and payment asap.

     7) Reg Smith – Reg announced his retirement starting January. He also announced that Drew Smith has been promoted to General Manager.

     8) Drew Smith – In an emotional presentation Drew Smith bestowed a Paul Harris Fellow to his father Reg Smith. Drew noted how proud he was of his father for all he has done for Stafford’s Hospitality, for the community, for Rotary and for his family. Reg received a big round of applause.

PROGRAM   Madrigal Singers

Next Week’s Program:  There will be no Rotary Meetings on December 25 and January 1 because of the Holidays.

Next Rotary meeting is January 8.